The overall objective of the programme is to promote inclusive and sustainable development through international trade.

It offers analysis and advice and seeks to build consensus, strengthen capacity and promote partnerships for trade policy, trade negotiations, trade in goods and services, competition law and consumer protection, and managing issues arising at the intersection of trade, the environment and climate change.

The Trade and Development Commission, following a week of rich and insightful deliberations and negotiations, has adopted agreed conclusions addressing development issues in the international trading system and global supply chains.

The week-long session saw a push for early harvest from the Doha Round to spur trade, increase employment, and reduce poverty. The Commission found trade’s role more vital than ever for broad economic growth in developing countries.